The Irish Times

O’Connor ticking all the boxes as Kerry turn focus to real business

League final routing of Mayo showed new defensive steeliness allied to an incisive attack

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00

Striking the defensive balance key for Kerry ahead of league decider

Food for thought for Jack O’Connor’s men as they prepare for an early visit to Croke Park

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 09:00

Kingdom awaits return of team captain Joe O’Connor

‘Joe has developed into a natural leader on the pitch in the way he drives the team forward’

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 20:04

‘We kept at it’: How 2011 signalled a different kind of Kerry v Mayo rivalry

The acquiescence has vanished with both counties on a mission to get over the line

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 09:00

Getting the right cogs in Kerry’s midfield machine a challenge for Jack O’Connor

Dublin will have noted how Kildare got on top against Seán O’Shea and Adrian Spillane

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 09:00

Will Laochra Gael reveal the real Michael Darragh Macauley?

‘I would have walked away a couple of times ... but I didn’t because I was so competitive’

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00

Austin Stacks see off Tralee rivals for 13th Kerry title

Stacks match record set by Dr Crokes in first O’Rahilly’s Kerry SFC meeting in 85 years

Sun Dec 05 2021 - 17:31

Jack O’Connor: ‘I think that I’m better able keep things in perspective now’

Returning Kerry manager believes his time with Kildare has improved him as a coach

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00

Methodical Tyrone show more composure on the ball and without it

Niall Morgan delivered on the biggest day of all as Mayo missed four clear chances

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 22:02

Darragh Ó Sé: Naive Kerry played a game that was right up Tyrone’s street

Tyrone were far better at understanding what Kerry would bring than vice-versa

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00

Seán Moran: Tyrone have a golden opportunity to truly inspire

With Dublin-Kerry hegemony broken, All-Ireland final could be a ‘contest for the ball’

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00

McKenna’s clinical finishing helps Tyrone complete spectacular coup

Red Hand produce typically dogged display to confound the pundits and end Kerry’s hopes

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 06:00

Tyrone dig down deep to see off Kerry and set up final showdown with Mayo

Ulster champions find the net three times as Kerry’s vaunted attack lose their way to goal

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 19:21

Keith Duggan: When David Moran plays well, so do Kerry

Linchpin has persevered to remain immense figure in Kerry plans, while others have gone

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 06:00

Tyrone must stall Kerry’s forwards early on and create a whisper of doubt

All this season Kerry have looked like All-Ireland champions in waiting

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 20:49

Darragh Ó Sé: Kerry deserve way more credit than they’re getting, starting in the Kingdom

I expect Kerry to take the first step towards All-Ireland glory against Tyrone

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 06:24

Darragh Ó Sé: Kerry are building themselves into a serious proposition

The litmus test for Peter Keane’s side will come when they face up to Dublin

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 07:55

Kerry leave Cork bewitched, bothered and bewildered in the Killarney heat

Peter Keane’s side send out a statement of intent with 22-point win in Munster final

Sun Jul 25 2021 - 19:29

GAA weekend previews: Throw-in times, TV details and team news

Seán Moran looks at Saturday’s hurling qualifiers and Sunday’s football deciders

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Tipperary dethroned as Kerry dish out latest slice of revenge

Peter Keane’s side march into Munster SFC final after a satisfying afternoon’s work

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00

Kerry’s power too much for Tipperary at Semple Stadium

Peter Keane’s side enjoy double-scores victory to set up Munster final with Cork

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 22:20

Kerry fail to make major statement as they brush Clare aside in Killarney

Peter Keane unsure extent of David Clifford’s injury after he goes off late in Munster clash

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 14:27

Jim McGuinness: This could be Patrick McBrearty’s year

Less games has helped Dublin, while clouds hang over Donegal, Kerry and Tyrone

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 09:00

Gerry McAnaney to serve a second term as FAI president

McAnaney received more than 60 per cent of the vote to earn re-election on Sunday

Sun May 23 2021 - 15:09

Darren O’Sullivan nails social media backlash after Kerry defeat

‘It’s pathetic, but going nowhere ... people lie very easy now for their own entertainment’

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 00:01

Seán O’Shea believes winter championship a ‘real positive for people’

Kerry player looking forward to Sunday’s Munster semi-final clash with Cork

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 06:00

Eoin Murchan on being the wrong player in the right place at the right time

Dublin defender has brought the best skills from a number of sports with him along the way

Thu Jun 04 2020 - 06:00

My favourite sporting moment: Roscommon minors restore pride to a county

2006 All-Ireland win brought success when it was least expected and needed the most

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 06:30

The world spins but it’s soon back to Dublin and Kerry

Kingdom may just have more urgency as Farrell walks the line in his first league match

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 06:00

Stephen Cluxton named Footballer of the Year but admits future plans are uncertain

Tipp's Séamus Callanan named Hurler of the Year; Séan O'Shea takes young player award

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 19:58

Stephen Cluxton among three nominees for Footballer of the Year award

As expected, Dublin (13) and Kerry (9) dominate the nominations for All Star awards

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 07:00

Kevin McStay: Plenty of scope for improving football as a spectacle

The use of technology to ease the burden on referees should be a priority for the GAA

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 09:29

Despite youth and promise, Kerry remain reliant on David Moran

Denis ‘Ogie’ Moran says he is optimistic his son will keep playing for 2020 at least

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 06:50

Darragh Ó Sé: Kerry face a long, harsh winter after loss to Dublin

Stephen Cluxton now has to be honoured with overdue Player of the Year award

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 06:30